Bill
Bill > H5089
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Introduced
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
In Committee
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
AI Summary
This bill amends various sections of state law to replace outdated and stigmatizing language referring to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill replaces terms like "mentally retarded," "handicapped," and "disabled" with more respectful and person-first language such as "individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities," "persons with disabilities," and "individuals with disabilities." The purpose is to update the statutory language to reflect current best practices and promote greater inclusion and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sponsors (28)
Jim Arciero (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Michael Day (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Susan Moran (D),
James Murphy (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5089 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5089.pdf |
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